The Edmonton Police Foundation is dedicated to supporting crime prevention community policing and education initiatives developed by the Edmonton Police Service to meet emerging needs within Edmonton's communities. The Foundation is best understood as an outgrowth of community policing allowing for the interests of the community to come first. The Foundation is proud to promote innovative projects and programs which strengthen the relationship between the police and the community.

Values

• The interests of the community come first while at the same time recognizing that police officers are in a unique position to raise awareness of current issues and problems in a community.
• Responsiveness to the needs of members of the Edmonton Police Service who are engaged in daily interaction with the community is encouraged.
• Financial donations will be accepted if they in no way bring into disrepute the integrity of the Edmonton Police Foundation.
• Board members should accept the strategic goals of the Edmonton Police Service acknowledging the needs of the community guide the directions such goals must take.
• A sense of understanding and sensitivity to the particular needs of certain neighbourhoods in the Edmonton area is recognized as important.
• Monies distributed from the Foundation to the Edmonton Police Service should not ordinarily be put towards the purchase of items traditionally provided for in capital or operating budgets.
• The Edmonton Police Foundation is best understood as an outgrowth of community policing.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

This year's Gala Event on October 21 2009 was a successful affair that raised funds to invest in the safety of our communities. 

Over 400 community leaders citizens Edmonton Police Service members and members of Canadian Land Forces were in attendance.  Warrant Officer Willie MacDonald spoke about the importance of strong relationships between the military and local law enforcement agencies.  Bernie Karcher received the 2009 Harry Hole Community Policing Award for his outstanding community involvement.  Guests were treated to a glimpse of a "live" arrest when a west end bank was robbed and the suspect drove his vehicle into Northlands.  Members of Canine Unit who were in pursuit of this suspect vehicle were quickly able to make an arrest.

_{Transportation provided by Edmonton Police Service's Historical Unit}

_{Members of Chief's Committee welcome our guests.}

_{Guests enjoyed a performance by the Pipes and Drums .}

_{An arrest was quickly made by Canine Unit.}

_{Edmonton Police Service Cadets.}

_{Edmonton Police Foundation MacEwan Scholarships.}

_{2009 Harry Hole Community Policing Award.}

_{Chief Michael Boyd shares his vision for Edmonton for the upcoming year.}

 Thanks to all our 2009 Gala Dinner Sponsors

• Midwest Property Management
• Crystal Glass Canada
• The Salloum Wealth Management Group
• Edmonton Examiner
• Liquor Depot
• Servus Credit Union
• Commissionaires
• Northlands
• RBC Royal Bank
• Nunastar Properties Inc.
• Office of Traffic Safety
• McBain Cameras.

Please mark October 13 2010 in your calendars as the premier event for 2010 celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Edmonton Police Foundation.